Fire Risk Assessor

At FCS-live we support a diverse range of clients with Fire Risk Assessments, smart FRA software, Fire Engineering, Consultancy and bespoke Fire Information Plans. Our mission is to support the management of fire safety every day to ultimately make buildings safer nationwide.

Job Title:Fire Risk Assessor

Location: Remote / field-based

Role Type: Contract / Part Time

Day rate: Competitive, Outside IR35, details & policy provided upon application

Are you a competent Fire Risk Assessor based in NW, SW, Midlands, London or the M4 Corridor and looking for a new challenge?

Directly reporting to the Regional Fire Safety Manager, You will conduct Fire Risk assessments on a broad range of purpose groups ensuring reports are high quality and provide clear, practical solutions to our clients.

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct FRAs on a wide range of purpose groups applying your working knowledge of relevant legislation and approved codes of practice
• Conduct FRAs on our in-house developed FRA software, FCS Cloud
• Support our clients to effectively manage the Fire Risks within their buildings in order to keep people safe
• Maintain and improve competency through certified CPD, Shadowing and self-learning
• Provide advice and guidance on behalf of the company to our clients.

Required skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of conducting Fire Risk assessments and report writing on a broad range of purpose groups such as residential buildings, retail, offices and industrial buildings, etc.
• A good working knowledge of relevant fire safety guidance and the ability to apply guidance appropriately in a clear and understandable way
• Membership with a professional fire safety body such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or Institute of Fire Prevention Officers
• Individual third party Fire Risk assessment accreditation (IFE, FRACS, IFSM)
• Minimum Level 3 Fire Risk assessment qualification

If you’re looking to make an impact across an industry, you’re in the right place. We’re continuously innovating ways to better manage fire safety and we’re always looking for like-minded individuals.

What we can offer:

• Established client base with ongoing contracts, both regionally and nationwide
• Assessments are arranged and confirmed by our booking team based on your location. We will provide access details, point of contact and building information prior to your visit
• Assessments are conducted using FCS Cloud, our Fire Risk assessment tool and portal. Record assessment findings as you go, reducing the write up time
• Support from our technical team as and when you need it, including a dedicated Microsoft Teams channel with guidance, legislative updates and CPD opportunities
• You're not on your own. We consider our associates as part of the team.

If you feel you have the right skills and experience as a Fire Risk Assessor and are considering your options / next career step and would like to have a more detailed, informative chat about what we can offer you at FCS-live, please apply and we will be in touch if your profile is suitable.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance

Salary: £175.00-£375.00 per day

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• How many years' experience in Fire Risk Assessments do you have?
• Are you a member of a Fire Safety body such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or Institute of Fire Prevention Officers?
• Do you have Fire Risk assessment accreditation? (IFE, FRACS, IFSM)

Work Location: In person